Which word is a synonym of 'Adroit'?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Synonyms MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Which word is a synonym of 'Adroit'?”
The accepted answer is C. Skillful. Skillful is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word is a synonym of 'Adroit'” (option C). Option A (“Hasty”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Skillful. Option B (“Belittle”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Skillful. Remaining alternatives (Peculiarity) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Skillful is identified. Synonyms questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Synonyms recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Hasty
Why not A: “Hasty” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Skillful. Skillful is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word is a synonym of 'Adroit'” (option C). Option A (“Hasty”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch i
- B. Belittle
Why not B: “Belittle” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Skillful. Skillful is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word is a synonym of 'Adroit'” (option C). Option A (“Hasty”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch i
- C. Skillful ✓
- D. Peculiarity
Why not D: “Peculiarity” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Skillful. Skillful is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word is a synonym of 'Adroit'” (option C). Option A (“Hasty”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch i
Correct answer
C. Skillful
Explanation
Skillful is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word is a synonym of 'Adroit'” (option C). Option A (“Hasty”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Skillful. Option B (“Belittle”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Skillful. Remaining alternatives (Peculiarity) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Skillful is identified. Synonyms questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Synonyms recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: Synonyms Official FPSC/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, FPSC, PPSC, vocabulary, synonyms, NTS
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